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326 - The Grit! June 27, 2025 06/27/2025

326 - The Grit! June 27, 2025 In today’s show Chas and David uncover Kelly Slater’s secret society, Laird out-whips Hughie and Meola, Fruit Booters Pussy Foot around, Italo takes fashion advice from Julius Caesar, and the boys venture into the lawless landscape of female greeting rituals. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy! /episode/index/show/surfsplendorpodcast/id/37178935

414 - Spit! June 25, 2025 06/25/2025

414 - Spit! June 25, 2025 In today’s show Scott and David celebrate the rabble-rousers of shaping, make an argument for radical design change, question why CT gets backwash while QS’rs get Nias, observe why novelty nets innovation, and surf filmmakers finally get a taste of fair compensation. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy! /episode/index/show/surfsplendorpodcast/id/37150380

325 - The Grit! June 20, 2025 06/20/2025

325 - The Grit! June 20, 2025 In today’s show David ventures into the beach enclave of Virginia Beach to peek behind the curtain of the next great American wave pool, Chas politically correct’s his queer VANS, Ethan Ewing breaks the golden rule of dating a younger woman, Dylan Graves reminds all of us to stay off the sofa, and the boys explain why people on airplanes are returning to decency. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy! /episode/index/show/surfsplendorpodcast/id/37095990

561 - Justin Quintal & Ricky Carroll 06/20/2025

561 - Justin Quintal & Ricky Carroll In today’s show Hall of Famer Ricky Carroll talks about getting punched out in Hawaii, posing as a kneeboarder to make it to the World Championships, being the now longest running surfboard shaper in Florida. And Justin Quintal talks us through 11 Duct Tape wins, 5 US Opens, 1 World Title, and explains why partying late suits the longboard contest format and why his world record Grouper was also the best tasting fish in the world. Enjoy! /episode/index/show/surfsplendorpodcast/id/37084550

560 - Cam and Kelly Richards 06/17/2025

560 - Cam and Kelly Richards In today’s show Kelly Richards talks about leaving Arkansas at age 13 to chase surf in South Carolina, the rare opportunity to own a historically persevered 50 year old surf shop, raising a surf prodigy in Cam, and explains how Jamie Foxx helped launch his career, his Wave Of The Winter at Pipe, and the expected gift of finding a long lost sibling. Live from Charleston! Enjoy! /episode/index/show/surfsplendorpodcast/id/37047755

324 - The Grit! June 14, 2025 06/14/2025

324 - The Grit! June 14, 2025 In today’s show Chas and David watch Lowers live, bask in the checkered glow of Lance Collins, regret their late appreciation of The Beach Boys, advise when to stop buying underwear for your kids, and Sam George finally confronts Chas face-to-face. Plus Barrel Of Nah?! /episode/index/show/surfsplendorpodcast/id/37012045

412 - Spit! June 10, 2025 06/10/2025

412 - Spit! June 10, 2025 In today’s show Scott and David survey the scene from the cobblestones at Lowers, analyze the free surfs, the boards, reflect back on the Fletcher legacy at the venue, welcome Surfer Mag back to print and bid farewell to another WSL staffer. Plus Duke and Kook! Enjoy! /episode/index/show/surfsplendorpodcast/id/36940120

559 - Chris Thomson: Wavelength Magazine 06/10/2025

559 - Chris Thomson: Wavelength Magazine In today’s show magazine publisher Chris Thomson discusses the value of taking time away from surfing, the enduring importance of community events, how to grow a UK surf brand to access a global audience, and how rethinking the magazine model can preserve the legacy of print. Enjoy! /episode/index/show/surfsplendorpodcast/id/36930765

323 - The Grit! June 6, 2025 06/06/2025

323 - The Grit! June 6, 2025 In today’s show gawk as the biggest financial loss in recent surf brand history, reveal the sum Mayhem seeks from Gaga, shudder at Tom Lowe’s near fatal wipeout, and explain why you should always push your partner’s boundaries but never push them into waves. Plus Barrel or Nah?! /episode/index/show/surfsplendorpodcast/id/36896710

411 - Spit! June 4, 2025 06/04/2025

411 - Spit! June 4, 2025 In today’s show Scott and David question the virtue of the single-pump bottom turn, reveal the famed Mentawai captain who is setting smoke screens, dive 90 years deep into Trestles history, looks for perfect surf off the map, and celebrate the life of Bruce Springsteen’s non-bio father. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy! /episode/index/show/surfsplendorpodcast/id/36850700

410 - Spit! May 29, 2025 05/29/2025

410 - Spit! May 29, 2025 In today’s show Scott and David learn to love again and embrace Jordy’s run at a Title, get blindsided by Gabriela Bryan’s brute force, revel in the glory of Jack McCoy, applaud the ocean for trumping wave pools, and dissect the corrupt and illegal land seizure happening at Pavones. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy! /episode/index/show/surfsplendorpodcast/id/36771855

321 - The Grit! May 23, 2025 05/23/2025

321 - The Grit! May 23, 2025 In today’s episode Chas and David explain where to go when your peak converges with another’s, discover that poor spelling reveals you may be “light-brained”, marvel at the sanitation power of the pee-pee touch, and find themselves flummoxed by the power of blowing a kiss. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy! /episode/index/show/surfsplendorpodcast/id/36693555

409 - Spit! May 22, 2025 05/22/2025

409 - Spit! May 22, 2025 In today’s show Scott and David celebrate the return of The Box, gawk at massive Margaret’s and the big rankings shake ups, question papa Toledo’s motives, wonder how old is too old for Lowers, and acknowledge that Occy is in a class all his own. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy! /episode/index/show/surfsplendorpodcast/id/36679555

557 - Patti Paniccia 05/22/2025

557 - Patti Paniccia In today’s episode pioneering pro surfer Patti Paniccia reveals which brand suggested “going on a date” as a prize for a surf contest, why she turned down a job with the FBI, how she won a seven-figure lawsuit against CNN and got them to change discriminatory practices, and why a women’s champ wasn’t crowned on the first world Tour. Enjoy! /episode/index/show/surfsplendorpodcast/id/36678370

320 - The Grit! May 16, 2025 05/16/2025

320 - The Grit! May 16, 2025 In today’s show David and Chas discuss the ethics of adult pro surfers dating high-schoolers, the dangers of crying “cyber bully”, an entirely new species of VAL, why you should “woman up”, and the slippery slope of watching fight videos on Instagram. Enjoy! /episode/index/show/surfsplendorpodcast/id/36599635

556 - Garrett & Nicole McNamara: 100 Foot Wave 05/15/2025

556 - Garrett & Nicole McNamara: 100 Foot Wave In today’s episode Garrett and Nicole McNamara share their how their lives have transformed since 100 Foot Wave, the opportunities they’ve declined, the very real power of pheromones, how opting not to work with surf brands has benefited his career, and producer Joe Lewis details how he’s converted the mainstream into surf fans. Enjoy! /episode/index/show/surfsplendorpodcast/id/36584085

408 - Spit! May 14, 2025 05/14/2025

408 - Spit! May 14, 2025 In today’s show Scott and David discuss the fervor and controversy at the Burleigh final, recount the best final in history, explain why Julian’s isn’t a comeback story, finally give Filipe due credit, and learn how to time travel with Mickey Munoz. Enjoy! /episode/index/show/surfsplendorpodcast/id/36567735

319 - The Grit! May 9, 2025 05/09/2025

319 - The Grit! May 9, 2025 In today’s show Chas and David give the haziest suggestions for how to win Mother’s Day before celebrating the sanitation of ELO’s Poo Poo touch, a nostalgic throwback party at Burleigh, determine whether gold chain’s help you shred, and admit that they want a peek inside your bathroom medicine cabinet. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy! /episode/index/show/surfsplendorpodcast/id/36511135

555 - Landon McNamara 05/08/2025

555 - Landon McNamara In today’s show musician and surfer Landon McNamara recounts his historic Eddie win, how injury and destitution positioned him for that final wave, divine orchestration, the unassailable spirituality of Waimea, and why music is auditory reflection of the surf experience. Enjoy! /episode/index/show/surfsplendorpodcast/id/36489010

318 - The Grit! May 2, 2025 05/02/2025

318 - The Grit! May 2, 2025 In today’s show David and Chas identify the precise perfect sized birth canal, pinpoint the problem with surf Vlogs, discover the orgy that birthed colonized Australia, and explain why you should be wary of anyone who wears a crown of flowers. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy! /episode/index/show/surfsplendorpodcast/id/36414860

554 - Lane Davey: Rip In Peace 05/01/2025

554 - Lane Davey: Rip In Peace On April 26, 2025 Lane Davey passed away after a battle with cancer. To celebrate her remarkable life, we’re sharing this conversation that original aired in 2022. The Pipeline stalwart, B-Girl, and college professor discussed braving Pipe in the early 90s, creating the first female boardshort, the importance of a meritocratic hierarchy, the repercussions of willful ignorance, and how HipHop has informed her entire approach to surfing, education, and life. Rip in Peace, Lane! /episode/index/show/surfsplendorpodcast/id/36397000

406 - Spit! May 1, 2025 05/01/2025

406 - Spit! May 1, 2025 In today’s show Scott and David correct the official record and identify an important surfing world first, we learn why PT loves pink, find out how Bells became a hi-pro wave, and celebrate one of Pipeline’s most committed chargers. Enjoy! /episode/index/show/surfsplendorpodcast/id/36393665

553 - Nick Carroll and Hannah Anderson 04/29/2025

553 - Nick Carroll and Hannah Anderson In today’s show Nick and Hannah share tales from a world where everyone surfs, redefine our perception of “core”, find vitality from VALS, attempt to fill the void of women in surf media, and survey data that shows how drastically surf culture has shifted. Enjoy! /episode/index/show/surfsplendorpodcast/id/36351550

317 - The Grit! April 25, 2025 04/25/2025

317 - The Grit! April 25, 2025 In today’s show David and Chas catch a wink from a secret admirer, competitive surfing hits a historic flashpoint on the Bowl, surfer seek retreat back into their mother’s womb, and why it’s okay to take your wife’s surname but you shouldn’t do it. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy! /episode/index/show/surfsplendorpodcast/id/36318300

405 - Spit! April 23, 2025 04/23/2025

405 - Spit! April 23, 2025 In today’s show Scott sets new records in the surf world, David recants his rant about a Gold Medalist World Champ, and the boys survey Bells, caution about river waves, start saving for Utah real estate, and fear a new apex predator in the Indo line-up. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy! /episode/index/show/surfsplendorpodcast/id/36280780

316 - The Grit! April 18, 2025 04/18/2025

316 - The Grit! April 18, 2025 In today’s show Chas and David realize why it’s Always Sunny In Surfing, celebrate Sam George, embrace the art of a perfectly timed exit, decide to finally support the disenfranchised, and explain why you should never recline your seat on an airplane. Enjoy! /episode/index/show/surfsplendorpodcast/id/36222985

552 - Sam George 04/16/2025

552 - Sam George In today’s show surf media raconteur Sam George explains how a nomadic childhood fostered his spirit of resilience, the “terrible” mistake that led to him leaving Surfer Magazine, why being lost in Casablanca formed his wayfaring lifestyle, the gift to a teenaged Josh Brolin paid dividends decades later, and he reflects on the 695 different locations he has surfed. Enjoy! /episode/index/show/surfsplendorpodcast/id/36190645

404 - Spit! April 16, 2025 04/16/2025

404 - Spit! April 16, 2025 In today’s show Scott and David celebrate the greatest story to emerge in recent history in CT surfing, marvel at Gabriela Bryan going toe-to-toe with Jordy, are flummoxed by an Olympic power play, and get swept away by the whimsy of Phil Edwards. Plus Dukes and Kooks. Enjoy! /episode/index/show/surfsplendorpodcast/id/36190075

315 - The Grit! April 11, 2025 04/11/2025

315 - The Grit! April 11, 2025 In today’s show David and Chas celebrate surfing’s outlaw DNA, make a case for going straight, Kelly’s kid finally picks his own name, locals begin to resent their status, and we learn why dodging the barrel might be the ultimate Barrel. Enjoy! /episode/index/show/surfsplendorpodcast/id/36099680

403 - Spit! April 10, 2025 04/10/2025

403 - Spit! April 10, 2025 In today’s show David and Scott recap their El Salvador trip, profile the biggest charlatan in surf history, bid farewell to Olympic long boarding, welcome the first ever CT event at Burleigh, and bow to Mr. Wayne Lynch. Plus Dukes, Kooks, and more! Enjoy! /episode/index/show/surfsplendorpodcast/id/36086945

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